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How far is Taipei from Shigatse?

The distance between Shigatse (Shigatse Peace Airport) and Taipei (Taoyuan International Airport) is 1981 miles / 3188 kilometers / 1721 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Shigatse (RKZ) to Taipei (TPE) is 2867 miles / 4614 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 116 hours 27 minutes.

Shigatse Peace Airport – Taoyuan International Airport

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Distance from Shigatse to Taipei

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Shigatse to Taipei. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1980.698 miles
  • 3187.624 kilometers
  • 1721.179 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 1977.332 miles
  • 3182.208 kilometers
  • 1718.255 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Shigatse to Taipei?

The estimated flight time from Shigatse Peace Airport to Taoyuan International Airport is 4 hours and 15 minutes.

What is the time difference between Shigatse and Taipei?

There is no time difference between Shigatse and Taipei.

Flight carbon footprint between Shigatse Peace Airport (RKZ) and Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)

On average, flying from Shigatse to Taipei generates about 216 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 216 kilograms equals 476 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Shigatse to Taipei

See the map of the shortest flight path between Shigatse Peace Airport (RKZ) and Taoyuan International Airport (TPE).

Airport information

Origin Shigatse Peace Airport
City: Shigatse
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: RKZ
ICAO Code: ZURK
Coordinates: 29°21′6″N, 89°18′41″E
Destination Taoyuan International Airport
City: Taipei
Country: Taiwan Flag of Taiwan
IATA Code: TPE
ICAO Code: RCTP
Coordinates: 25°4′39″N, 121°13′58″E